Comparative Analysis of Cooler Designs Based on Performance and Usability Criteria
This analysis evaluates various cooler designs through a weighted comparison table and general criteria. Each design is rated based on key factors, including usable solar panel surface area (30%), maneuverability and ergonomics (20%), efficiency (30%), and aesthetics (20%). The cooler with the highest rating will be selected for construction. Additionally, useful aspects from lower-rated designs may be incorporated to enhance the final product. This structured approach ensures the optimal blend of functionality and usability in cooler design.
Comparative Analysis of Cooler Designs Based on Performance and Usability Criteria
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Presentation Transcript
Comparison Analysis • Each of the different concept designs were rated by using a weight comparison table and then compared to each other • Rated by using general criteria with different weighted values. • The design that has the highest rating would be chosen as the cooler that we choose to build • If certain aspects from a lower rated cooler design are useful they may be incorporated into the final design.
Comparison Analysis – General Criteria • Useable surface area for the solar panels – 30% • Must be able to collect sunlight anytime of the day when the sun is out • Solar panel area will require around 1000 in2 for 100W worth of panels • Maneuverability/Ergonomics – 20% • Easy to carry or roll when empty or lightly filled • Easy to lift into trunks or backseats as well as storage • Efficiency – 30% • Walls of the cooler are thick enough to minimize heat conduction • Electronics do not interfere with temperature of cooler • Constructed in such a way that the least amount of power is required to keep it cool • Asthetics – 20% • Professional, minimal, and rugged
